Frenzel Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 1007252 · Bemidji, MN 56601 · 2187662218

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/27/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Frenzel Trucking INC (DOT# 1007252) in Bemidji, Minnesota has 43 inspections on record with 88 violations and a 20.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

43 Inspections
20.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
11 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 20.9%
Carrier: 20.9% (9 of 43) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.3%
Carrier: 2.3% (1 of 43) National: 6.4%
37% OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in Minnesota
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Minnesota

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

88 total violations across 43 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
58
Unsafe Driving
22
Hours of Service
7
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 10 states
Level 1: 9 (21%) Level 2: 11 (26%) Level 3: 23 (53%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/27/2026 ND 3 0 0
02/09/2026 SD 3 0 0
12/04/2025 MT 3 0 0
11/19/2025 IA 1 0 0
10/22/2025 ND 1 1 0
09/29/2025 MN 3 0 0
08/26/2025 IA 2 0 0
08/11/2025 MT 2 0 0
07/30/2025 WI 1 1 0
07/16/2025 MN 1 0 0
20-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-NOV-24 MN 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC427280
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary United Financial Casualty Company $750 07/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 11
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/27/2002
MCS-150 Filed 20240628 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,029,632
Address 8468 Brian Ct Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601